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Iraki

Maana (Definition)

Vowel diacritic sign placed above or below consonants in traditional Swahili script.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

vowel mark in Swahili-Arabic script

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

iraki

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Orthography
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwalimu alifundisha jinsi ya kuweka iraki kwenye maandishi."

Translation: The teacher taught how to place vowel marks in traditional script.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Alama
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